Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says his people are scrambling to help homeowners jilted by their property insurers to find new coverage ASAP. Kevin Gallagher reports:
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The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 12 boaters across Louisiana were arrested on DWI charges over the 4th of July weekend, including the driver in the boating fatality on Blind River that left a 17-year-old dead. The arrests were a part of LDWF’s Operation Dry Water campaign which emphasizes awareness and enforcement of laws against boating and drinking.

Pharmacists can now prescribe the leading COVID pill to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter speaks highly of Pfizer’s Paxlovid (pax-low-vid) which is an oral medication…:
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The FDA made the move saying pharmacists have played a crucial role in combatting the pandemic.

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held in New Orleans this afternoon to mark the restoration of the famed Dew Drop Inn. Legendary musicians such as Ray Charles, Little Richard and Tina Turner performed there in the late 30s to 1960s. Developer Curtis Doucette Jr. says once renovated the property will have 17 boutique hotel rooms, a retail space, resort-style pool, and a music venue. He says they plan to host a concert with local legends who once performed at the inn…:
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He says they hope to have it open by this time next year.